I haven't written for a while, as I've been adjusting to my new job. Because I'm working for a local authority, I'm pretty restricted in terms of what I can post about work. I can probably get away with revealing that my post is Area Manager for Employment, Education and Skills... but if I told you where, I'd have to kill you!
One of the things in education and life in general that is a big topic at the moment, is The 2010 Equality Act. I've got displays all over the place and I am constantly aware of the nine protected characteristics. What strikes me, is that some of them are really about a particular group of people, like disabled people or trans-gender people, whereas others include everybody, like gender and belief.
The one I've become acutely aware of in the last couple of years, is disability. I don't think there had ever been an easier time or place to be disabled than 21st century Britain. Of course, it's not perfect but for the most part, it's not bad. I can access most places and there's often help available. The only thing I would say, is that disabled 'helps' only ever seem to come in ones.
Toilets - usually one accessible loo and several ladies/gents. That's not a big deal. After all, we are in a minority. It comes down to the ability to share though. I can't share your facilities but you can decide to use mine. Most people get this and don't, but it gets frustrating when people use 'my' toilet because it's nearer or more private. I have noticed, it's usually men when they want a poo. Does that make me sexist? Maybe, but it's just an observation.
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